The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Neurosciences Clinic

    755 East McDowell Road, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a member of AANEM (American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine)I enjoy hiking, reading and practicing speaking Spanish. Dr. Chrisman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Chrisman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Chrisman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Ladha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Ladha is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Ladha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    Arizona Pediatric Neurology & Neurogenetics Associates, PLLC

    3330 N 2nd St, Ste 402, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinodh Narayanan is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Hypotonia. Dr. Narayanan is board certified in Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Narayanan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamim Sultani is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sultani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rishi Gosalia is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gosalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Towbin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Towbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Abruzzo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Abruzzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Radiology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Schaefer is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Pleurisy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Radiology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Kaye is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Shefner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Shefner is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine).

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saunder Bernes is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bernes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Aphantasia.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Woodward is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Woodward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, and Acrodysostosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Interventional Radiology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lahav Nissim is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nissim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Dextrocardia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clara Chow is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Athetosis, and GAPO Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Neuromuscular Research Center

    4545 E Shea Blvd, Ste 175, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kumaraswamy Sivakumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sivakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Pompe Disease. Dr. Sivakumar is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Sivakumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1434 W Port Au Prince Ln, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sukumar Nagendran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nagendran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscle Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2?

    Spinal muscular atrophy type 2 (SMA2) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles (motor neurons). Babies with SMA2 can sit without support, however, they cannot stand or walk independently. Feeding and breathing problems may also develop. SMA2 is caused by changes (pathogenic variants also called genetic changes) in the SMN1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of SMA2 is suspected by symptoms and confirmed by genetic testing.

    When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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